“Through KTSCHMA, we’ve committed 10% component of capitation paid to the healthcare providers as buffer savings to a statewide malaria season response” — Hon. Musa Adamu
– “We’ve launched a user-friendly online portal that now allows people to update their details” — Alh. Mohammed Safana
Katsina State’s health authorities have unveiled key initiatives aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and tackling seasonal diseases across the state.
At a joint press briefing held in Katsina, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Hon. Musa Adamu, and the Director General of the Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KTSCHMA), Alhaji Mohammed Safana, highlighted a renewed focus on malaria control and digital transformation in the health sector.
As the rainy season sets in—a period known for increased malaria transmission—Hon. Musa Adamu announced a proactive statewide intervention:
“Through KTSCHMA, we’ve committed 10% component of capitation as reserve savings to support malaria response activities across the state,” he said. “We’re not waiting until people start falling sick. Anti-malarial drugs have already been stocked and distributed to health facilities in preparation for the season.”
He emphasized the importance of early planning in disease control and credited the swift action to a responsive and structured health system.
The Commissioner also praised the dedication of healthcare workers across the state, calling them the true drivers of progress. “These are professionals who show up every day, putting their communities first. Their selflessness and discipline are the backbone of our health sector,” he said.
Echoing the Commissioner’s remarks, KTSCHMA Director General Alhaji Mohammed Safana, spoke on how the agency is deploying technology to make healthcare services more accessible and efficient.
“We’ve launched a user-friendly online portal that now allows people to register with KTSCHMA, update their personal details, change hospitals, and even file complaints,” he said. “All of this can be done using a mobile phone or from any internet-connected centre nearby.”
Safana added that the digital platform also enables enrollees to track hospital visits, view treatment history, and receive reminders for follow-up appointments.
“This initiative is about more than convenience,” he noted. “It’s about accountability, transparency, and building public trust in the system.”
He acknowledged that while some challenges still persist—such as occasional delays in registration or limited availability of certain drugs—the agency is working hard to close those gaps. “The portal is just one part of a larger effort to ensure no one is left behind in our healthcare reforms,” he explained.
In closing, Safana reaffirmed the agency’s preparedness for the rainy season and its ongoing commitment to learning and improving. “We’re listening, adapting, and responding—because the people of Katsina deserve nothing less than a healthcare system that works for everyone.”
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